Golfers like Tiger Woods, have propelled the sport into the mainstream. Making millions of dollars and achieving global fame, Woods is certainly the exception rather than the rule. But the fact that a pro golfer is a potentially successful career move, is a huge draw for golf. Whether you're trying to go pro or simply want to improve your amateur game, here are some tips you can use.

In sand traps, you cannot put the head of the club down in the sand before you hit the ball. Is it barely dug in? You can improve your chances while practicing by drawing a small perpendicular line (forming a T with your stance) just before the ball in the sand. Aim for this line in your swing, it will help you to hit before the ball in the sand.

For proper balance and power throughout your golf swing, don't lose focus on your knees. It's easy to rotate and shift to a point where your knees come closer together. However, by keeping a consistent distance between them throughout your swing, you maintain better balance and, thus, more power and accuracy.

A good way to maintain constant improvement in your golf game is to concentrate on trying new things instead of obsessing over techniques you have problems with. Not every golfer can master every subtlety of the game. Instead of ramming into a wall over and over, keep your head up and look out for alternative paths around the obstacle.

In golf, shanking is the act of hitting the ball too close to the rod of the club, at the hozel. This is usually caused by putting too much weight on the toes rather than distributing weight evenly in your stance. Try to keep your feet firmly planted to avoid shanking.

You should keep your eye on the ball when you are taking a shot when golfing. Many new golfers tend to want to see where their ball is going and will actually miss the ball because they take their eyes off of it. You will be able to hit the ball further if you keep your eye on it when hitting it.

For a solid swing each and every time, consider overlapping your index finger on your non-dominant hand with your pinkie finger of your dominant hand when gripping your club. This interlocking grip reduces the chance that your club will twist during your swing, while providing a solid foundation for a steady swing.

You must be sure to position your shoulders properly for your golf swing because the turn of your shoulder determines how well your hit plays out. Additionally, you should avoid raising or dipping your head while swinging. Your head should stay level to give you the greatest accuracy in your swing.

For the beginner, you will lose golf balls and break lots of golf tees. It would be in your best interest to carry at least 6 golf balls with you when you play a course, and a bag of 25 golf tees. You can keep them in your golf bag.

When you choose golf shoes, you will want to decide whether you want a sneaker style or a traditional leather style. Just like with regular shoes, the sneaker style will be more comfortable and flexible right away, but it will wear out sooner. If you purchase a high quality pair of traditional leather golf shoes, they will be a little stiff to start, but once broken in, they'll last a very long time.

As stated in the opening, it doesn't matter if you're looking to take your game out on tour or simply out to the driving range. If you want to blow off some steam and enjoy an afternoon of golf, the tips you've read in the article above, will help you perfect your game.